Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May: City in New Jersey
About
Cape May is a city located in the county of Cape May in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,607 and a population density of 482 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,404 inhabitants.
The city was created 413 years ago in 1610.
Quick Facts about Cape May
| Population : | 3,404 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Cape May County |
| Postal code : | 08204 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 609 |
| Area : | 7.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1611 (413 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:12:05 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 455 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cape May is located at 38°56'6"N 74°54'22"W (38.9351100, -74.9060100).
Cape May map
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- Official Website
Official website of Cape May
Cape May has 1 neighbours.
- West Cape May borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cape May decreased by 5.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,588 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,575 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,548 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,529 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,508 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,491 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,477 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,446 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,422 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,404 | -0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Cape May (13)
People born in Cape May, including economist Paul Volcker, politician Frederick B. Dent, politician T. Millet Hand, .
List
- Uriah Smith Stephens (American activist) he was born in 03/08/1821
- Anthony Maher (American soccer player) he was born in 18/03/1979
- Bubba Green (American football player (1957-2019)) he was born in 30/09/1957
- Chris Jay (American musician)
- Matthew Maher (American soccer player) he was born in 13/04/1984
- Cliff Anderson (American gridiron football player (1929-1979)) he was born in 25/11/1929
- Yvonne Patenôtre ((1896-1981)) she was born in 08/06/1896
- Randy Beverly Jr. (American-football player (1966-)) he was born in 24/12/1966
- David Leroy Reeves (American-football player (1872-1949)) he was born in 27/05/1872
- Sylvius Moore (American football player and coach) he was born in 24/02/1912
Schools in Cape May
College & universities near Cape May, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cape May, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Cape May
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cape May Post Office | Cape May (NJ) | 08204 |
Other cities in Cape May County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cape May County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 65,190 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cedar Grove | 12,796 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Ocean City | 10,971 | City in New Jersey |
| Tabernacle | 6,782 | Township of New Jersey |
| Cape May Court House | 5,338 | Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| Wildwood | 4,916 | City in New Jersey |
| North Wildwood | 3,739 | City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| North Cape May | 3,226 | Census designated place |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,033 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Woodbine | 2,410 | City in Camden County, Georgia, USA |
| Erma | 2,134 | Census designated place |
| Sea Isle City | 2,029 | City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Avalon | 1,219 | Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| West Cape May | 991 | Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stone Harbor | 805 | Borough of New Jersey |
| West Wildwood | 540 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cape May distances to largest New Jersey cities
